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Applegrove Primary School

Forres, Moray · IV36 1PJ

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About Applegrove Primary School

Applegrove Primary School is a primary school in Forres, Moray, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 237 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 73% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area
Moray →
Town
Forres
Phase
Primary
Type
Local Authority
Denomination
Non-denominational
Address
Orchard Road, Forres, IV36 1PJ
Phone
01309 672367

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
237
Pupil roll
18.8
Teachers (FTE)
12.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
23.7
Avg class size
Pupils by gender103 girls · 134 boys
Additional support needs22% of pupils
English as an additional language4% of pupils
Registered for free school meals73% of pupils

Roll by stage

P1
23
P2
27
P3
18
P4
32
P5
34
P6
63
P7
40

Source: Scottish Government, School Level Summary Statistics 2025(annual pupil & teacher census). Figures are as at census day; small counts may be suppressed.

Education Scotland inspection

Last inspected March 2017

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

Source: Education Scotland inspection grades, via Scottish Government (information as at 1 April 2025). Six-point scale: Excellent · Very Good · Good · Satisfactory · Weak · Unsatisfactory.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Applegrove Primary School?
Applegrove Primary School is a primary school in Forres, Moray, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Applegrove Primary School have?
Applegrove Primary School has 237 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Applegrove Primary School?
The pupil–teacher ratio at Applegrove Primary School is 12.6:1.
Where is Applegrove Primary School?
Applegrove Primary School is located at Orchard Road, Forres, Moray, IV36 1PJ.
How is Applegrove Primary School inspected?
Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Applegrove Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.